2018 – 2019 MPRCS SeaPerch Team Info

MPRCS SeaPerch Team intends to once again participate in the annual SeaPerch underwater robotics program and competition.

WHO:Middle School students in grades 6 – 8WHERE: The MPRCS Science LabWHEN: Thursdays from 3 – 5 p.m. in the Science Lab FIRST MEETING: Thursday, October 18, 2018We can adapt as necessary to most scheduling conflicts as the work of each student is somewhat flexible.COST: $50 per student for about 20 weeks of activities + t-shirt!

WHAT: Sponsored by the Office of Naval Research and managed by the AUVSI Foundation through Temple University, SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program in which students design and build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) in an after-school setting with the goal of competing in the Greater Philadelphia SeaPerch Challenge. Throughout the SeaPerch project, students have fun learning about robotics, engineering concepts, problem solving, design skills, teamwork, tool safety and technical procedures.

The 2019 Competition will take place on March 8, 2019 and will include categories such as team spirit and sales presentation, which would benefit from the talents of artists and other “non-technical” folks - so come be part of the submarine-building team!

We welcome parent volunteers to help monitor the students’ activities!